Banh Mi

April 22, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SINK BEING SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. I DEMONSTRATED THE PROPER METHOD TO SET SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 71.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER. MANAGER INMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 4:00PM. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 110F. MUST OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED A REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING FRESH HERBS AND A FREEZER CONTAINING FROZEN MEATS IN A BASEMENT THAT IS UNFINISHED. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE PIECES IN MOST AREAS. THERE IS A WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE FREEZER AND WASTE WATER FROM FIRST FLOOR SINK DRIPING ON THE WAY TO THE COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COOLER AND FREEZER OR PROVIDE AN AREA WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A).
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING HERBS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/15/13 REPORT#1329566 NOT CORRECTED. #33 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN #34 FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND BY HOT WATER HEATER NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CORNERS). SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-42-090.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: NOTED KNIVES STORED ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
code 31
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST HAVE CHLORINE TEST TRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 15, 2013: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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